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] Date Posted: 12:41:17 08/30/02 Fri I was a dog handler with the 212 sentry dog company in Vietnam in 70-71. To procted the dogs from various parasites they were dipped in a malathion solution approximately every four weeks, I assisted in dipping most of the dogs in the company. During this time I began to have breathing problems(could not get enough air), dizziness, nausea and constant tickling in my throat. I seemed to be clearing my throat all the time. I also experienced regular chest infections. I went to the 24th evucation hospital in Vietnam and all they told me was I had a infection. This went on after I left Vietnam. I went to my family doctors over the years, it was always the same, you have allergy, sinus and chest infections. I was perscribed everything under the sun, nothing worked. Recently I went to a new family doctor and explained all of my difficulties through the years, he told me to have a upper GI test run. I went to the VA hospital in Memphis, I had the test, and afterwards the doctor sat down with me to talk about the results. She said that I have Dysphagia, a swallowing difficulty. She told me there were two types, mine was dysphagia of the larynx. She also told me that my particular dysphagia was neuromotor related. She set up a consultation with her dysphagia team to talk about my dysphagia. I did meet with her team of nurses and doctors, and finally our talk shifted to the cause. I discussed with them everything I could think of that would help them. When I mentioned malathion exposure they sat up in their chairs. After our discussion on malathion and my exposure they told me that malathion could have caused my particular problem, especally with all the symptoms I have had since Vietnam. They also told me there was really nothing they could do to help my dysphagia. Finally I had my answer after even if it was not a good one. Roger Marion [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: Ruben C. Bedwell, Jr [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:23:53 09/01/02 Sun >I have every sympton that you have described.I don,t remember being overly exposed to any dip,but we did use it a couple of times at k-9 school.I was a dog handler with the 432nd Combat Security Police Squadron located at Udorn Royal Thai AFB., Thailand.(71-72). My medical problems are: (1). Sleep apnea. While going through a sleep test I quit breathing 120 times in six hours! This is a very serious disease that can, by itself, cause all sorts of medical problems.(2).Acid reflux.(3).Difficulty in swallowng.I had to have my esophogus stretched in order to avoid choking!(4).Pneumonia. I contracted two cases of it when I returned home.Have'nt had it since but it seems like I am constantly coughing up phlem.(5).It seems that My throat gets hoarse if I speak for a few minutes.And I can,t seem to keep it clear.(6).At age 45 I ahd a triple-by-pass heart surgery. I don,t know if these problems are connected to Malathion but it does make wonder! Thank you for taking time to inform us of this. Ruben C. Bedwell,Jr. |
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Author: James Cason [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 02:16:26 10/19/02 Sat I was stationed at Udorn in 72-73. I worked in preload there at the end of the flight line. We setup the frag for the F4's (bombs and rockets). I saw you guys a lot walking around with your dogs. Do you remember next to preload there was a tub filled with something that was a green thick liquid. Everyone, on their last day, would be carried (unwillingly) and dumped into that tub. No one excaped, not even me. I have health problems and was wondering if I was exposed to something. Jim |
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Author: William H Garrett [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 19:29:52 11/04/02 Mon >>I was with the 432nd K-9 section in 1972. I remeber dipping some of the dogs at least 2-3 times and yes, I got a bath each time. I am currently in the Air Guard, ready to retire in a few months. About 4 months ago I woke up with a righr arm/shoulder pain and ever since then I have a hard time getting in/out of the SP trucks, doing pushups and lifting more than 20 lbs. The MD who did my Medical Evaluation Board paperwork (I also am a type 2 diabetic) said it nothing "major" and that's where it is at. I am now awaiting a decision from Randolph AFB MEB as to whether I will stay until my 1 Oct 03 retirement date or if I will retire before that. I have unexplained limited range of motion with my neck, and none of these symptoms may be connected to malathion, but then, who knows. I am getting ready to go to the publisher with a book about the 432nd K-9 corps, and maybe the dips should be included in the book? I have no photographs and if anyone can mail me the hard copies would be appreciated . After all, what's a book without photos? |
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